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Dec 10 2016Davide Grappolo5:15 PM

A detail not written in the book is that he was the rider mechanic of Vincenzo Lancia in the 1903 Paris-Madrid race. This was the very first international race he took part, followed by the Ardennes Circuit one month later - but this time, as official FIAT driver. In the belgian race he arrived 3rd (not 2nd) in the light car class, 10th overall.
Sad note: Alessandro committed suicide two days after his wife’s death, at age of 88.

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